Ivory coloured silk scarf. [FC 01/10/2009]

Collection type: Object
Description: Ivory coloured silk scarf. [FC 01/10/2009]
Long description: Ivory coloured silk scarf. The scarf is known as a khata, a traditional ceremonial scarf given in Tibet. It symbolises goodwill, auspiciousness and compassion. it is usually made of silk and white symbolising the pure heart of the giver as is the case with this khata. The silk is very finely woven producing a light weight scarf. Both ends of the scarf are frayed. [FC 01/10/2009]
Geographical reference: Tibet
Asia > Eastern Asia > Tibet; Gyantse
Person: Maker Unknown Maker; Field collector Robert Frederick Grist; PRM source E. Nancie Grist
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1945
Date collected: 1945
Acquisition information: Donated: 30/05/2008
Materials and processes: Material Silk Textile Animal, Process Woven
Dimensions: Width: max 420 mm approx, Length: max 2190 mm approx
Object numbers: Accession number: 2008.85.12

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